Newscast
BBC News
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Follow the new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. How will Kemi Badenoch do as leader of the Conservative party? Newscast will give you all the best insights from BBC News so you're across all the day's top stories. Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. GET IN TOUCH:
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
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Jun 20, 2024 • 23min
Leader Profiles: Nigel Farage
Broadcaster and former Brexit Party MEP Alex Phillips joins Adam to discuss Nigel Farage's early life, role in Brexit, and campaigning preferences, including his love for pubs. The episode provides insights into Farage's political journey and personal challenges, his foresight in addressing migration issues, drinking habits, and remarkable memory for statistics.
Jun 20, 2024 • 22min
Leader Profiles: Rhun ap Iorwerth
BBC Wales political reporter Teleri Glyn Jones and former Plaid Cymru chair Dafydd Trystan discuss Rhun ap Iorwerth's journey from journalism to politics, his love of music, and party transformation. They delve into his community involvement, leadership qualities, and strategic priorities for Welsh independence and healthcare.
Jun 20, 2024 • 23min
Leader Profiles: Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer
Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer, co-leaders of the Green Party, discuss their environmental activism, political careers, and how they were matched together. The podcast highlights their impact on climate emergency declarations, rise of the Green Party in the West of England, and their leadership approach emphasizing climate concerns.
Jun 19, 2024 • 28min
Electioncast: The SNP Manifesto + LIVE in Birmingham!
John Swinney discusses future independence talks with the UK government on the SNP manifesto launch. Podcast covers Newsnight's focus on the NHS, Rishi Sunak's protection officer arrested over alleged election date bets.
Jun 18, 2024 • 30min
Electioncast: Billionaire Backs Labour
Entrepreneur John Caudwell, ex-Tory donor, reveals why he's voting Labour this election. Criticizes Rishi Sunak and praises Labour's transformation. Discussion on undercover voters' social media ads. Podcast also covers postal votes, social media strategies, and crossover content between football fandom and politics.
Jun 18, 2024 • 25min
Leader Profiles: Sir Ed Davey
Economist Dr. Tim Leunig joins to profile Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, discussing his early life, political career, family, achievements as a minister, and political stunts. The episode is part of a series profiling major party leaders.
Jun 18, 2024 • 26min
Leader Profiles: John Swinney
Former special adviser Liz Lloyd joins the podcast to delve into John Swinney's political career and family life. They discuss his resilience in failing to step back from Government, his involvement in the 2014 independence referendum, and how he balances his political duties with family commitments.
Jun 17, 2024 • 28min
Electioncast: Labour Uses the B Word
Alex Forsyth and Simon Jack discuss Labour's business plans, Brexit strategies, and Reform Party's manifesto. They delve into the challenges faced by candidates and provide tips for election night. The hosts banter about healthy eating, BBC event announcements, and recommend other podcasts.
Jun 16, 2024 • 30min
Electioncast: A National Health (Service) Check
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting discusses Labour's NHS plans, transport secretary Mark Harper on party strategies, Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey shares insights. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth talks independence. Mark Pougatch offers football insights. Podcast delves into political parties' healthcare approaches, election strategies, and football excitement.
Jun 15, 2024 • 37min
Electioncast: How SUPER is a Supermajority?
In this podcast, they discuss Defence Secretary Grant Shapps' warnings about Labour's majority, Reform UK polling ahead of Conservatives, Taylor Swift concerts in Liverpool being cheaper for American fans, Keir Starmer's interview, Labour's economic growth strategy, planning reform's election impact, Nigel Farage's return with Reform Party challenging Conservatives, and analysis of political manifestos and priorities in the upcoming election.
